Oxydex Tablet

Composition of Oxydex Tablet

Oxydex Tablet contains Acebrophylline (100mg) + Acetylcysteine (600mg). It belongs to the Expectorant / mucolytic / bronchodilator class of medicines.

Uses of Oxydex Tablet

Treatment and prevention of Asthma Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Treatment of Bronchitis Pulmonary complications of Cystic fibrosis

Key benefits

• In Treatment and prevention of Asthma Oxydex Tablet helps prevent the onset of an asthma attack if it is taken before exercise or exposure to some “triggers.” These “triggers” may include house dust
• pollen
• pets
• and cigarette smoke. This medicine relaxes the muscles of your airways
• which makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will
• therefore
• allow you to exercise more freely without worrying about getting symptoms such as wheezing
• coughing
• and shortness of breath. This enables you to live more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms. In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Oxydex Tablet is a combination of two medicines that help the airways in your lungs stay open. They work by relaxing the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. This medicine also loosens thick mucus
• making it easier to cough out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest
• shortness of breath
• wheezing
• and coughing
• and help you carry out your daily activities more efficiently. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes
• and the effects can last several hours. Please take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless your doctor advises you to do so. In Treatment of Bronchitis In patients with bronchitis
• Oxydex Tablet helps improve breathing by reducing the thickness of mucus in the airways. This makes it easier to clear the mucus and reduces coughing. It also helps relax the airways
• reducing inflammation and easing breathlessness. When taken in the right dose and duration
• it improves overall lung function
• helping patients breathe more easily and comfortably. As a result
• it improves the quality of life by allowing patients with bronchitis to carry out daily activities with less discomfort and fewer interruptions from respiratory symptoms. In Pulmonary complications of Cystic fibrosis Oxydex Tablet supports respiratory health
• helps improve lung function by reducing mucus build-up and making breathing easier
• and relieves persistent symptoms like coughing and breathlessness. Oxydex Tablet helps manage the symptoms and reduces the risk of infections. When taken as prescribed by the doctor
• it makes daily life easier for those with cystic fibrosis by improving overall lung health and quality of life. Show More

How Oxydex Tablet works

Oxydex Tablet is a combination of two medicines: acebrophylline and acetylcysteine. Acebrophylline is a mucolytic and bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and also thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to breathe. Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic medication. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out.

How to take Oxydex Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Oxydex Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Oxydex Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, severe drowsiness, a racing heart and, with codeine, dangerously slow breathing. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Oxydex Tablet

Most side effects of Oxydex are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Oxydex Tablet

Warnings and precautions

See a doctor if a cough lasts more than a week, or comes with fever, breathlessness, chest pain or blood in the sputum. Do not give cough and cold preparations to young children except on a doctor's advice. Do not combine two cough preparations — they frequently contain the same ingredients, and the doses add up. Preparations containing codeine can cause dependence and must be used only for the period your doctor specifies.

Do not take Oxydex if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Codeine-containing preparations are not for children, or for anyone with breathing difficulty.

Interactions with other medicines

Sedating ingredients add to the effect of alcohol and sleeping tablets. Decongestants such as phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine can raise blood pressure — tell your doctor if you are hypertensive.

How to store Oxydex Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Oxydex Tablet

Oxydex Tablet should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food. Drink plenty of fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while taking this medication. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Instead, use your rescue inhaler to control sudden breathing difficulties. Your doctor may ask you to take regular blood tests to monitor the level of the drug in your body to ensure that you are taking the correct dose. Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney, liver, or heart disease or if you have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted. Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

APEX LABORATORIES LTD`

Therapeutic class:

RESPIRATORY

Drug class:

Expectorant / mucolytic / bronchodilator